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Trunk - Remove and Replace: Install

Tip: For instructions on how to align the trunk, refer to TRUNK ALIGNMENT .

  1. With assistance, install the trunk to the trunk hinges, and then install the bolts that attach the trunk lid to the trunk hinges.
    CAUTION: Install the bolts closest to the body first, and then install the bolts furthest from the body.
    NOTE: Hand tighten, but do not torque the bolts at this time.
    NOTE: LH Side Bolts Shown Below.
    G14739123Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    NOTE: RH Side Bolts Shown Below.
    G14739124Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  2. Screw the LH and RH over-slam bumpers into the trunk lid.
    G14739125Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Install the LH and RH bump stops into the trunk lid, and then fasten the clips that attach the stops to the lid.
    G14739126Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Move the electrical harness in through the trunk lid bulkhead, and attach the harness boot to the trunk lid.
    G14739127Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Fasten the clips that attach the trunk electrical harness to the trunk lid.
    G14739128Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Install new bolts (x2) to attach the trunk electrical harness ground straps to the trunk lid.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

    G14739129Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Install the trunk latch to the trunk lid, and then install the bolts that attach the latch to the trunk lid.
    NOTE: Hand tighten, but do not torque the bolts at this time.
    G14739130Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Connect the electrical connector to the trunk latch.
    G14739131Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  9. Install the LH and RH license plate lights. See LIGHT - LICENSE PLATE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  10. Install the trunk exterior release switch. See SWITCH - EXTERIOR RELEASE - TRUNK (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  11. Install the LH and RH rear fog/reverse lights. See LIGHT - FOG/REVERSE - REAR - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  12. Carefully close the trunk and check the trunk to body gap and fitment.
    Location Gap Flush
    Trunk lid lower edge to rear lower fascia 4.5 mm +2.5/-2.0 mm 3.0 mm +4.5/-3.5 mm
    Trunk lid side edge to rear side fascia N/A 3.0 mm +1.5/-3.0 mm
    Fog/reverse light to taillight 3.5 mm +3.0/-2.5 mm 1.0 mm +1.7/-2.5 mm
  13. Open the trunk, loosen the hinge bolts, adjust the trunk lid position, and tighten the bolts.
  14. Repeat step  12 and step  13 until the gap and flush is minimal and uniform.
  15. Torque the hinge bolts to specification.

    24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs) 

  16. Torque the trunk latch bolts to specification.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

  17. Install the trunk lid trim. See TRIM - LID - TRUNK (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  18. Use IPA wipes to thoroughly clean these locations on the trunk lid:
    • Hinge bolts, washers and surrounding area
    • Area between the trunk lid lower lip and trunk latch
    • Trunk lid badge area above license plate location
  19. Vigorously shake the vehicle color touch-up paint applicator for several minutes.
  20. Apply a coat of touch-up paint to the discolored areas of the hinge bolts and washers, and allow at least 20 minutes to dry.
    NOTE: Perform the remainder of this procedure while the touch-up paint dries.
  21. Affix a new emissions sticker to the trunk lid, in the gap between the trunk lid lower lip and the trunk latch.
  22. For China, Japan and Korea only: Install a new motor ID label on the trunk.
    G00637907Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  23. Install the rear Tesla badge. See TESLA BADGE - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  24. Install the rear license plate.

    1.5 N.m (1.1 ft-lbs) 

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